Toy system with nesting replicas

Abstract

A children's play toy includes an openable replica, a play compound within the replica, and one or more additional replicas nested within the openable replica. The additional replicas partially adhere to at least a portion of the play compound. For example, an oyster replica includes a play compound forming the mantle of the oyster and a second oyster which must be dug out of the mantle with a shovel or sword replica. The second oyster can have collectable pearl(s) contained therein. The pearls can then be assembled onto a customizable necklace and/or bracelet. The play compound which makes up the mantle can be independently played with. Children can use the toy to play with other children and to engage social media. The toy can be heat sealed to prevent the play compound from substantially moving or deteriorating before use.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. Nested replicas comprising:
 a first, openable replica comprising a thermoplastic; 
 a heat seal to retain the first replica in a closed position; 
 a play compound positioned on a portion of an interior surface of the first replica, wherein the play compound is formed of two or more play compound components selected from the group consisting of: a borate; guar gum; starch; a phosphate; an ethanol; an acetate; and water; 
 a decorative additive selected from the group consisting of: a colorant; a glitter, a heart, and a star; 
 a second replica nested within the first replica and positioned partially within the play compound; and 
 a third replica nested within the second replica or nested within the first replica and positioned partially within the play compound; 
 wherein at least two of the second replica, the third replica, and the decorative additive can be removed from the play compound and selectively incorporated into a customizable wearable; 
 wherein at least one of the play compound components is included to provide a visual or tactile effect. 
 
     
     
       2. The nested replicas of  claim 1  wherein:
 the first replica includes an upper shell, a lower shell, and a hinge between the upper shell and the lower shell; and 
 the play compound completely covers an interior surface of the lower shell. 
 
     
     
       3. The nested replicas of  claim 2  wherein the second replica is selected from the group consisting of a pearl replica, an openable mermaid tail, and an openable shell. 
     
     
       4. The nested replicas of  claim 1  further comprising a fourth replica nested within the second replica. 
     
     
       5. The nested replicas of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the replicas includes an exterior surface having at least one tactile element selected from the group consisting of:
 indents; 
 notches; 
 bumps; 
 tabs; and 
 apertures. 
 
     
     
       6. The nested replicas of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the replicas includes an exterior surface having at least one tactile element selected from the group consisting of:
 grooves; 
 ridges; and 
 scales. 
 
     
     
       7. A toy kit comprising:
 the nested replicas of  claim 1 ; and 
 a string for forming a bracelet and/or a necklace. 
 
     
     
       8. The toy kit of  claim 7  further comprising a carrying case having a shape substantially identical to a shape of the first replica. 
     
     
       9. The toy kit of  claim 7  further comprising an opening tool mounted to the first replica for opening the first replica and/or the second replica, said opening tool comprising a blade with an edge and a point, a hilt for gripping the opening tool, and a cross-guard or step for preventing injury to a user and/or damage to an object contained within the first replica and/or second replica. 
     
     
       10. The toy kit of  claim 7  further comprising packaging encompassing at least a portion of the first replica. 
     
     
       11. The toy kit of  claim 7  further comprising a product identifier on a packaging and/or instructions for using at least one component of the toy kit.